Expanded Replay for MLB in 2014

[Go Skins]

http://www.masnsports.com/nationals_pastime/2014/01/mlb-clubs-approve-expanded-instant-replay-plus-henry-rodriguez-note.html

 

All 30 Major League clubs have approved expanded instant replay, which will be in effect for the 2014 regular season, as well as the postseason. Both the Major League Baseball Players Association and the World Umpires Association have also given their consent to the game's new instant replay protocols.

 

Not only is the list of plays subject to review now longer, but managers will have the ability to challenge at least one play a game, as well.

 

In addition, clubs will now be allowed to show all replays on the ballpark scoreboard, regardless of whether the play was reviewed.

 

This should help make the experience more enjoyable for those at the game, who don't have the benefit of DVR or instant replays on their televisions.

 

Here is how the managers' challenge system will now work: Managers will get at least one challenge, and can challenge multiple aspects of a play. If any portion of the challenged play is overturned, then the manager will retain the ability to challenge another play during the game. No manager may challenge more than two plays in a game.

 

After the beginning of the seventh inning, the crew chief may choose to utilize replay on any reviewable call.

[VonBlade]

They can now challenge if it's a ball or a strike?! Wow. Strike zones aren't consistent because each ump has their own. So how are you going to check that?